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After much delay, Apple finally starts selling AirPods [atualizado]

The AirPods, wireless headphones from Apple, were presented at the special event that took place in September and would hit the market in October. This, as you know, did not materialize and Apple postponed their launch (not to mention when they would actually hit the market).

AirPods on top of iPhone 7 jet black

Apparently the delay had to do with the audio synchronization between the two parts (left and right) or, who knows, even with a difficulty in the mass production of the device, something alleged by the well informed John Gruber (from Daring Fireball). Rumors said that the headphones would be released in 2017; but would it be a huge mistake for Apple to lose year-end sales anyway?

Well, the fact is that the wait is over and the headphones are finally on sale, at least online Apple said that, in physical stores and authorized resellers, AirPods will be available from next week.

AirPods for sale in Brazil

It is now possible to buy AirPods in more than 100 countries, including Brazil; in our country, however, the delivery time of four weeks is very different from the estimated time in the USA (December 21st). While the headphones cost $ 159 (plus tax), here they cost R $ 1,399.00 (in up to 12x) or R $ 1,259.10 (view).

It is worth noting that, as have been the latest releases from Apple, AirPods are available in (very) limited quantities at this beginning of sales.

Update · 12/13/2016 s 14:01

Stocks really shouldn't be looking good. After a few minutes of sale, the US delivery deadline jumped to four weeks (that is, those who buy now will receive it in 2017).